Who we are

Capital Electric Line Builders, Inc. was founded in 1967 to serve the utility industry on contracts such as substations, distribution systems, underground installations and high voltage transmission lines. The company was incorporated in the State of Kansas in1970 and expanded into the street lighting and traffic signal markets in the late 70s. Capital Electric has been a union contractor since their inception and is an active member of NECA, the National Electrical Contractors Association.

Capital Electric was purchased in January 2001 by MDU Resources Group, Inc. Some corporate realignment in 2005 resulted in the addition of a branch office in Dayton, Ohio, which primarily provides signal and lighting services in southwest Ohio.

Our Parent Company

Capital Electric Line Builders is part of the MDU Construction Services Group, Inc. family of companies. A subsidiary of MDU Resources Group, MDU Construction Services Group provides industry-leading construction services. The diverse group of companies specializes in constructing and maintaining electric and communications lines, gas pipelines, fire suppression systems, and external lighting and traffic signalization. The companies also provide expertise in utility excavation and inside electrical and mechanical services, and manufacture and distribute transmission line construction equipment and supplies. MDU Construction Services Group is authorized to operate in 47 states.